
Jacques de Nisson, a rich man, has a new mistress, Lucie Cavelier. Which does not prevent him from courting Florence, the wife of his lawyer friend Forestier.

Is this thing worth your time? Honestly, only if you have a real soft spot for black-and-white murder mysteries that feel like they were pulled out of a time capsule. If you’re looking for a tight, modern thriller, you will probably be bored out of your mind. If you love staring at old French interiors and listening to...


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"Is this thing worth your time? Honestly, only if you have a real soft spot for black-and-white murder mysteries that feel like they were pulled out of a time capsule. If you’re looking for a tight, modern thriller, you will probably be bored out of your mind. If you love staring at old French interiors and listening to people talk in clipped, dramatic tones, you might actually enjoy the vibe. Jacques de Nisson is the kind of guy who clearly asked for trouble. He’s rich, he’s arrogant, and he’s ..."

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